Reply
Sat 14 Aug, 2004 08:19 am
About 20% of condoms made in India are used for sexual activity - the rest are used to waterproof roads, roofs, and polish gold embroidered garments.
A report, by Professor Ramakant of King George's Medical University of Lucknow, says 75-80% of condoms produced annually are used for commercial purposes.
In urban areas, condoms are purchased in bulk by civil contractors and mixed with concrete and tar to make roads.
The latex in the condoms helps make the roads smooth and resistant to cracks.
Builders spread condoms beneath the cement plaster on roofs and as heat penetrates they expand to form a waterproof layer that prevents seepage.
Didn't you already post a thread concerning this topic Col Man?
um erm i dont think so
but i could have done
i get my news from a few sources and most of them run the same stories
so there is a chance every now and again ill post the same thing twice...
but i think my other condom stories were based in thailand and vietnam...
Well it could also have been someone else. But I know for sure I've heard from this story before.
ok
and whats the first thing to go doglover
yeah your right he even thought of me too...
shows my fame is spreading
it would be nice if i was remembered for something
well as i said to adrian... i cant win them all
well observed too my friend
I'm a real A2K-addict (I'm afraid), nothing escapes from my attention (gnagnagna)
we used to use condoms in density detrminations in the field. Wed dig out a sample, then spread a condom in the hole(that we dug) and fill it with water and then measure the volume of water. Condoms worked better than balloons cause they are waay more flexible.
I know that Mr Macadams mixture for asphalt contained cows blood but as for condoms. I know that shredded tires are mixed in with MC-30
okay, stupid question time...
If they need latex for the roads, wouldn't simply buying latex in bulk be cheaper than condoms?
who's in charge of opening the little packs and stirring the condoms in there? what is his job title
Stumble It!
Tweet This
Bookmark on Delicious
Share on Facebook
Share on MySpace